Location and aspect
Niederberg-Helden is a vineyard site in Lieser in the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wine-growing region. The classified area covers 33.45 hectares. The site, which faces south to south-west, lies at around 110 to 190 metres above sea level and has a slope of up to 80 percent.
Soil and site
The documented soil consists of blue Devonian slate. The bowl-shaped, heat-storing site has a plateau at the upper edge, which helps with water supply and promotes ripening of the grapes.
Classification and wines
Niederberg-Helden is classified as VDP.GROSSE LAGE®. The variety is Riesling; the VDP lists the dry wine of the top category as Riesling GG. Documented Rieslings from the site are also available as off-dry wines as well as Kabinett, Spätlese and Auslese. In the vineyard, Schloss Lieser–Thomas Haag and Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch, Erben Thanisch work there.
Name and history
The name Niederberg-Helden was created by combining the former vineyard names Niederberg and Helden. The site is shown on a historical Mosel wine map from 1906.
